The Center for Health Law Studies

Reputation
Since its establishment in 1982, the Center for Health Law Studies has earned the reputation as the nation’s leading health law program and is consistently listed as such by U.S. News & World Report.

Location
St. Louis is one of the country’s leading health care centers and is a prominent location for medical and biotechnology research.

Faculty
The Center’s health law faculty members are prolific writers in law, medicine and ethics journals; they include the authors of the leading health law case book and treatise.

Courses
The Center offers the broadest range of health law courses taught by full-time faculty, including foundational and specialized health law and policy courses each semester.

Professional Contacts & Networking
Students interact with leading health law experts, academics and practitioners through the Center’s programs and events.

Opportunities
• Saint Louis University Journal of Health Law & Policy
staff and editorial positions
• National Health Law Moot Court Competition
• Multiple dual degree programs
• Health Law Association
• Practical experience in health care organizations and
consumer-based advocacy

Community
• Approachable and experienced faculty and staff
• Cooperative projects with the School of Medicine,
School of Public Health and Center for Health Care Ethics
• Access to Center alumni
• Community service and public interest projects